CSAFF #13: Beads of Breath, Dil Rakh: Gloves of Kin

When: September 21 · 9pm - September 22 · 11:30pm CDT

Film Name: Beads of Breath

Director: Shoaib Shawl

Language: Urdu

Run Time: 23 minutes

Cast: Usman Shawl, Javiad Khan, Yousuf Shahnaz, Tanveer Dar

Country: India

Synopsis: In the midst of the Himalayas, an eccentric man yearns to find the true nature of love while villagers' varied perspectives about his identity heat things up. Unaware of his background, the villagers believe Ghulam’s eccentric behavior is a result of his spirituality and connection with God. Whereas, a few simply believe that he is a madman. While the debate among the villagers continues, Ghulam, fascinated by an old man’s book of love, finds himself questioning the true nature of love. Things take a turn as he is accused of a murder and the village is turned against him. However, the question about his real identity remains unanswered. Will Ghulam find true spirituality or will his destiny meet death?

Film Name: Dil Rakh: Gloves of Kin

Director: Dalj Brar

Language: English

Run Time: 1 hour 39 minutes

Country: Canada

Synopsis: After 20 years behind bars, Sukh Sidhu yearns to mend the shattered bond with his estranged son, Dayton, who has grown up without him amidst the suffocating grip of racism in their small town. Struggling to reintegrate quietly into society, Sukh finds himself facing hostility from a corrupt sheriff and shady characters from the past, leaving both him and Dayton in a constant struggle for survival. Disheartened, Sukh realizes that despite the passage of time, racism and discrimination still plague their community. As they confront this adversity and uncover their past together, they must decide whether to stand and fight or succumb to despair. In a world where fighting may be the only option, their choices will shape their destinies, challenging them to rise above adversity and redefine their future together.

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